Scoglio del Medico
Volcanic canyons and passages with diverse Mediterranean marine life.
Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site offers an exceptional Mediterranean diving experience. Located within a unique landscape, it features volcanic formations including big boulders, passages, canyons, caves and valleys with pinnacles – creating a diverse array of underwater environments. These areas are teeming with marine life, ranging from small crustaceans and nudibranchs to larger pelagic amberjacks and schools of barracuda. The dive depths range from 10 to 35 meters, making it accessible for experienced divers. Expect a duration of 50-60 minutes during the dives. Typical sightings include grouper, amberjack, seabream, sea hare, tuna, hake, blue runner, crab, cowry, and sea urchin. Visibility is generally good, though moderate currents may be present.
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Plan Your Visit
cavernswim-throughwall divedrift diveadvanced onlywide angle
Marine Life
TunaGrouperAmberjackLobsterNudibranchCrabBarracudaSeabreamSea hareHakeBlue runnerCowrySea urchin
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Depths up to 35 meters and the potential for moderate currents require experience.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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